September 09, 2026 [Tank Storage Magazine]- America First Refining (AFR) has awarded Matrix Service Company with a front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract for storage tanks at AFR’s refinery in Brownsville, TX, US.

The new AFR facility is expected to process around 60 million barrels each year of domestic crude. Its storage tanks will support the refinery’s operations by ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient movement and storage of feedstocks and refined products.

Shawn P Payne, Matrix president and CEO, says: ‘We are proud to have been selected by AFR for this critical step in advancing this landmark project, which draws on our expertise in storage terminals and supports our commitment to building the foundation for America’s energy future. By delivering essential infrastructure, we are powering progress and resilience across the industry.’

John Calce, founder and chairman of AFR, comments: ‘We are proud to welcome Matrix as another world-class partner helping bring this historic project to life. With Matrix’s proven expertise, we are continuing to assemble the team and infrastructure needed to build the first new major US refinery in more than 50 years, strengthen America’s energy independence and reinforce our nation’s energy leadership.’